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Is Galveston, Texas Safe?

Population 53,636 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Galveston faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,402 per 100K.

Galveston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGalvestonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate426.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2323.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate280.0--268.2
Theft Rate1402.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate244.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

275 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

427/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2324/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Galveston

Violent crime in Galveston is above the national average. The rate of 426.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2323.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,402 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Galveston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault280
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,402
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft244
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Galveston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Galveston
426.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Galveston
2323.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Galveston Safety

Is Galveston safe?
Not especially. Galveston earns a D- with a crime rate of 275 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Galveston?
275 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 426.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2323.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Galveston safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Galveston's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,402 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Galveston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Galveston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Galveston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Galveston?
Crime rates have held steady in Galveston, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Galveston compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Galveston ranks behind about 94% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Galveston to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Galveston?
Bad. A D- grade and 275 per-thousand rate put Galveston below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 427 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Galveston?
426.5 per 100,000, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (280), robbery (86), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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